What we know so far

Local reports suggest police are trying to move protesters on

A post on Facebook said: “The police are now moving the public on the dogs are out ‘apparently we are disturbing the peace’.”

21:23Michael Yong

21:21KEY EVENT

Protesters told to leave

We’ve just heard from Avon and Somerset police.

Here is their statement in full.

“A protest against a traveller encampment on the recreation ground in Baytree Road, Weston-super-Mare has attracted more than 200 people today, Sunday 20 August. “Police closed Milton Road and Baytree Road just after 8pm due to the number of people and vehicles at the protest. “It’s understood North Somerset Council has already served notice on the travellers to leave the site and that the council is due in court this week to seek an eviction order. “A number of officers, including police dog units, are at the scene in order to prevent a breach of the peace. “Despite the numbers the protest has remained peaceful and the protestors are now beginning to leave. “A dispersal notice has been put in place giving officers powers to direct any further protestors to leave the area and not return.”